A national gas-industry group has taken issue with the state’s selection of health experts for its hydrofracking review, claiming the picks “contradict the state’s intention of having an independent and objective” process.”

“Each of these experts has shown a troubling willingness to speak publicly about supposed dangers and risks of hydraulic fracturing,” Energy in Depth Executive Director Lee Fuller wrote. “While voicing
concerns is an understandable and at times necessary function of scientific progress, these experts have chosen to make statements that contradict well?established scientific conclusions about both hydraulic fracturing and shale development.”

“To be clear, we believe the three experts selected can provide valuable input in this review,” Fuller wrote. “But in order to meet the demands of New York residents – who deserve and strongly support a fair, open and independent process – we encourage the state of New York to consider additional experts
to allow for a true diversity of perspectives.”